How I quit alcohol

Are you sick of feeling controlled by alcohol?Do you want to drink less?Do you wake up after a night of drinking feeling anxious and full of regret?I've been there and want to help you. In this podcast I will be talking with ex-binge drinkers, alcoholics in recovery, drug and and alcohol counsellors and people that have good stuff to say about quitting the drink.

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299. How I survived my best friend's 50th birthday (as the only sober person there).
May 31, 2025 – 19:15
298. Daily Rituals for Lasting Sobriety & Nervous System Support
May 24, 2025 – 30:01
297. Grieving your old self
Apr 26, 2025 – 47:11
296. Finding control amongst the chaos
Apr 20, 2025 – 50:52
295. Why alcohol makes stress so much worse
Apr 12, 2025 – 21:46
294. If at first you don't succeed, try try again.. with HIQA Grad Ricci
Mar 29, 2025 – 51:48
293. The consistency, grief and acceptance required for change with Ash Butterss
Mar 22, 2025 – 52:52
292 . Sober at 70 - Why it's never too late to change with Suzie from Torquay
Mar 15, 2025 – 36:43
291. How moment to moment nervous system regulation will stop cravings and change your life.
Mar 1, 2025 – 22:16
290. From prison to functional healing with Samantha Lander
Feb 22, 2025 – 1:16:59
289. The realities of life without alcohol in the early days with Chris Gimpel
Feb 15, 2025 – 38:23
288. The impact of avoidance
Feb 8, 2025 – 23:53
287. From Total Piss Wreck to Proud Father with HIQA grad Tim Abblitt
Feb 1, 2025 – 47:48
286. Is your New Years Reso starting to slip and how to change that solo cast with Danni
Jan 30, 2025 – 14:24
285. Navigating Celiac Disease, addiction and a new life with Ben Hampton
Jan 25, 2025 – 51:25
284. Surviving breast cancer, a plane crash and early sobriety with Jen Nelmes
Jan 18, 2025 – 35:31
283. The freedom from meeting your fears head on with musician Hein Cooper
Jan 11, 2025 – 40:25
282. A guide to sticking to your New Years Reso and lasting change solo minisode
Jan 1, 2025 – 16:03
281. Journal prompts for year in reflection solo mini ep
Dec 30, 2024 – 13:27
280. Make new traditions on Christmas Eve
Dec 24, 2024 – 10:03
279. Be the shining light with Mark Purser
Dec 23, 2024 – 12:29
278. 5 ways to stay on track on Christmas Day with Ash Butterss
Dec 22, 2024 – 16:54
277. How do I want to feel on Christmas day with Sarah Rustbach
Dec 21, 2024 – 15:22
276. Reminding yourself what is you don't want with Sarah H
Dec 20, 2024 – 13:17
275 - Being on your own side to avoid self sabotage with Danni
Dec 19, 2024 – 15:33
274. Bolstering your Self Esteem for success with Isabella Ferguson
Dec 18, 2024 – 16:21
273 - Prepare yourself to deal with family dynamics and triggers with Dr Luke Sniewski
Dec 17, 2024 – 9:49
272. - The importance of asking for help when you're not ok with Nancy Evans
Dec 16, 2024 – 9:05
271. Dealing with feeling like an outcast with Emma Gilmour
Dec 15, 2024 – 14:02
270. How to be with people we used to drink with with Deb Masner
Dec 14, 2024 – 13:23
269. Worrying about family members who are drinking like we did with Ben Schiller
Dec 13, 2024 – 15:57
268. Distract, Delay then Decide with "The Booze Free Dad"Greg Jennings
Dec 12, 2024 – 13:18
267. Navigating your people pleasing this Christmas with Sena Smith
Dec 11, 2024 – 11:18
266. Navigating the buffet lunch without booze with musician Andrea Kirwin
Dec 10, 2024 – 10:12
265. What if they think I'm not fun anymore with Kath Elliott
Dec 9, 2024 – 16:07
264. Connect to your community or support people with Snowy Turner
Dec 8, 2024 – 7:34
263. When your family are big drinkers with Shelley HIQA Grad
Dec 7, 2024 – 12:24
262. Preparing for travel and the power of getting in and getting out with Chris Gimpel
Dec 6, 2024 – 14:58
261. Building Inner Strength Through Self Regulation with Sam Brown
Dec 5, 2024 – 14:43
260. BYO glass for anchoring and sucess with Britt from HIQA grads - minisode
Dec 4, 2024 – 10:48
259. Slowing it all down to half speed with trainer Benny Owen - minisode
Dec 3, 2024 – 13:03
258. 3 journal prompts to help keep you on track through the silly season - mini ep with Danni
Dec 2, 2024 – 9:45
257. From Partying to Peace with Mel Beynon
Nov 30, 2024 – 1:25:14
256. Navigating the Journey of Sobriety Finding Comfort in Discomfort with Deb Masner
Nov 24, 2024 – 48:23
255 - Hypervigilance, growing up around alcoholism with Seanna Smith
Nov 9, 2024 – 57:36
254. Podcast episode sharing with Ash Butters. How to Embody and Befriend your Nervous System and exciting announcement
Nov 6, 2024 – 43:16
253. Broken trust, the impact of generational addiction with Pyschologist Rebecca Glorie
Nov 2, 2024 – 1:00:37
252. From hiding alcohol to living in the light with Michelle from NZ
Oct 26, 2024 – 1:02:50
251. Preparing yourself to take time off alcohol or to change a habit
Oct 19, 2024 – 22:54
250. Free to just be yourself with Britt Mather
Oct 12, 2024 – 53:10

Recent Reviews

JessAnn415

So refreshing.

This podcast is such a blessing. I found it while I was dealing with one of the worst hangovers of my life. I believe alcoholism is a spectrum and its so refreshing to hear stories from people on all levels of it. This podcast has helped me stay sober. Any time I have a craving I think about Danni and all of her guests and it brings me so much strength and determination. I will continue to listen to an episode every single day. Thank you Danni for bringing this into my life!
Erin1687

A California Review

Absolutely love this podcast. So helpful and introspective. I truly appreciate the common theme of self love and exploration. Highly recommend.
Katie in the US

Genuine presence

Warm, calm, and present to her guests, Danni’s podcast remains a favorite even into my third year of sobriety. She shares insights and the tools she uses to fully embrace a sober life, in both good times and bad.
Todddie48

No need to condemn others

I just finished listening to ep 158. Happy for guest, but much of the podcast focused on negative remarks and judgement on people who choose to drink. If you prefer a positive focus, skip this PC.
scarlethawk5

A Pleasure

This podcast is a pleasure to listen to if you’re seeking pleasure in life without alcohol. It’s resonating, reassuring, raw, and real… a true pleasure and a real gem of a listen. Highly recommended.
AB1979!

YES!!!

Stumbled across this podcast a week ago, and I can’t stop listening. Danni Carr is incredible; she’s the cool, wise, funny (and alcohol-free) sister everyone wishes they had. For an extra special treat, listen to her podcasts with husband Ash Grunwald; together, they’re a spiritual powerhouse.
LindaYogaGirl

Excellent!

Found you on Casey’s Hello Someday podcast and am really enjoying yours too! Stopped drinking about a year ago and really like pods like yours that support and educate on the upside of not feeling crappy anymore! Thank you.
Jenbot79

Positive changes

When I first stumbled across this podcast I was only sober curious. It totally inspired me to take the real first step in my sobriety journey! I’m 116 days sober and I credit his podcast for aiding in my own ability.
Mariaaaaaaa_e

Sober Journey

This podcast has truly helped change my life when it came to alcohol. I am so glad I came across this podcast.. I wouldn’t be where I am today without it thank you♥️
Tam Lom

Real People, Real Stories.. There’s Hope

I did a search for sobriety and AA trying to find information on why my ex boyfriend can’t quit drinking. What is going on in the his mind and how I can help him. His drinking has torn us apart. This podcast came up at the top. It is real and the stories of others has helped me learn and understand better. There is so much helpful information here! And I appreciate the follow up stories, like Lyndal’s. Keeping at it everyday, going to the meetings, etc… Thank you!
mattyscupcake

Hooked from day one

I woke up on Memorial Day this year (at around 3am) and decided that I just could no longer do life the way that I had been doing it. Something had to change. I began searching for podcasts and came across this one- I was hooked. Danni has the most soothing voice and sounds like someone that I would choose for a best friend! I had originally set out to do “Dry June”, but decided after listening to go for 100 days. Today I have 98 days alcohol free and have no intention of drinking again. I highly recommend subscribing to this podcast.
plulpl

I am not alone

I am grateful to find you. I was weeping as I listened this morning. Feeling I had found my people who get it. I’m am new to listening to podcasts. I quit drinking over 10 years ago. These are my stories too. I can’t wait to hear more.
Yogi Lily

Shifts your perspective

I only started listening two days ago, but I can already feel that my perspective about drinking has changed. I don’t want to stop drinking completely, but would like to be able to drink once a week or so. Listening to others’ experiences has been invaluable because their stories are so relatable for me. It helps to hear about all the positive gains that are possible when you are not a daily slave to alcohol. I already feel myself changing and learning how to deal with my anxiety and boredom in a more beneficial way. When I have been craving a drink in the late afternoon when I’m in the kitchen, putting on this podcast has absolutely curbed those cravings! I haven’t had much success in limiting my drinking in a controlled way, but I do believe that inundating myself in media like this is going to make a difference. Thank you so much.
gdnbrh

LOVE

Has helped so much! thank you so much xx
hair62

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thanks i love your podcast.. your great!!
comptoaf

Thanks!

Enjoying listing to episodes. Thanks for doing what you’re doing.